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Gas prices due to drop in 2024, as EVs plug into cleaner energy

Baua Electric

Gas prices, meanwhile, are expected to decrease in 2024. CNN reported this week that price-aggregator Gas Buddy expects U.S. gas prices to average $3.38 Electricity price hikes continued through 2023 and soured the home-charging experience somewhat. per gallon in 2024, down from 2023’s average of $3.51 per gallon.

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ICCT study assesses infrastructure needed to support near term deployment of zero-emission Class 4-8 vehicles in US

Green Car Congress

A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) assesses the near-term charging and refueling infrastructure needs for zero-emission Class 4-8 medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDV) at the national and sub-national levels. kWh and hydrogen prices as low as $8/kg. Earlier post.)

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European Parliament approves phase-out of time-based road charging with switch to tolls; reduced charges for low- and zero-emission vehicles

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This will not force EU member states to charge vehicles using their roads. Member states will phase out “vignettes” (time-based road charging) for heavy-duty vehicles (trucks and buses) across the core TEN-T network within eight years of the new rules entering into force, and start applying tolls (distance-based charges). Source: EC.

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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai, originally offered in 2016, as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating.

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Zero Motorcycles Drops Prices, But We Need To Do More To Expand Two-Wheeled EV Ridership

CleanTechnica EVs

Even the most heavily-packed of electric buses and electric trains still use heavy vehicles. While the number of people moving per vehicle makes them cleaner than cars (and a lot more space efficient), […]

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NREL Research Illuminates Optimistic Future for Vehicle Electrification

CleanTechnica EVs

The transportation sector is the largest source of carbon dioxide emissions in the nation, and electric vehicles (EVs) offer a promising ­­pathway toward decarbonization. With decreasing purchase prices, charging improvements, cleaner electricity, and consumer and industry support, the future of EVs has never been brighter.

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EPRI-NRDC report finds widespread vehicle electrification and a cleaner grid could lead to substantial cuts in GHG by 2050

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This study builds on the 2007 Environmental Assessment of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles by EPRI and NRDC ( earlier post ), which showed that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles could contribute to reductions in national greenhouse gas emissions, while also leading to improved air quality.

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